Lead Pipe Map

Maryland · 12 community water systems

Lead pipes in Cecil County, MD

12 community water systems serving Cecil County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,287 of unknown material.

0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Maryland average (0.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
2,287Unknown
14,250Non-lead

Water systems serving Cecil County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Town of PerryvilleCecil County005950%4,413
Town of North EastCecil County004440%8,600
Town of Chesapeake City [formerly South]Cecil County003890%673
Elkton WestCecil County003670%3,500
Town of ElktonCecil County002950%15,625
Pine HillsCecil County001510%953
Town of CeciltonCecil County00340%477
West Nottingham AcademyCecil County00120%250
Town of CharlestownCecil County0000%3,791
Town of Rising SunCecil County0000%2,200
Mountain Hill Water CompanyCecil County0000%2,154
Perry Point V.A. Medical CenterCecil County0000%2,000

Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.

What to do if your line is lead or unknown

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Cecil County have lead pipes?

No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 2,287 service lines are still of unknown material.

How do I check my home in Cecil County?

Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.